Fragrance comparison

Sapphire Rouge vs Mediterranean Iris

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sapphire Rouge

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.449 votes

Rank #40,420 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #73,227 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sapphire Rouge takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sapphire Rouge
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Sapphire Rouge4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sapphire Rouge
Sillage & projection: Sapphire Rouge
Value for money: Sapphire Rouge
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sapphire Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Sapphire RougeLe Bonheur Perfumes

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 74%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevitySapphire Rouge

SillageSapphire Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value0

Category winnerSapphire RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

amber77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronPassionfruit

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherPatchouliRose

Base6 to 8 hours

OudVanillaAmberLabdanum

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Passionfruit, Leather and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sapphire Rouge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSapphire RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sapphire Rouge by Le Bonheur Perfumes combines tart tropical fruit with dark resins and rich leather. The scent opens with a sharp burst of passionfruit and warm saffron, creating an energetic and spicy introduction. As the bright fruit settles, a lush rose blooms alongside earthy patchouli and a bold leather accord t…

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Mediterranean Iris by Voyageur Oud opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, passionfruit, and saffron before settling into a dense floral core. Powdery iris and earthy orris lead the composition, backed by soft violet, peach, and a leather accent. Dark sandalwood, cedar, tonka, and labdanum create a woody amber foundat…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sapphire Rouge or Mediterranean Iris?

Sapphire Rouge takes 4 of 4 categories. Sapphire Rouge is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sapphire Rouge for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Sapphire Rouge or Mediterranean Iris?

Sapphire Rouge lasts longest (Sapphire Rouge 83/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sapphire Rouge or Mediterranean Iris?

Sapphire Rouge projects furthest (Sapphire Rouge 75/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sapphire Rouge and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Passionfruit, Leather and Patchouli.

Is Sapphire Rouge or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Sapphire Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sapphire Rouge and Mediterranean Iris?

Sapphire Rouge has top notes of Saffron and Passionfruit, heart notes of Leather, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Amber and Labdanum. Mediterranean Iris has top notes of Fruity Notes, Passionfruit, Ylang Ylang and Carnation, heart notes of Patchouli, Cyclamen, Magnolia and Benzoin, a base of Sandalwood, ebony tree, Labdanum and Vanilla.